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Hughes 269A-1 crash near Baldersbrønde, Capital Region, Denmark

serious1972-07-25
Summary

The Hughes 269A-1 struck a power line and crashed at Baldersbrønde. The pilot was seriously injured and the helicopter destroyed.

Incident details
Date
1972-07-25
Location
Baldersbrønde, Capital Region, Denmark
Registration
OY-HAM
Operator type
private
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Occupants
1
Probable cause
Wire strike
55.6500, 12.2400
Quick stats
Severityserious
Fatalities0
Injuries1
SourceDanish Civil Aircraft Register
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